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Cozy Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe with Easy Mustard Glaze

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A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender corned beef brisket cooked with cabbage and vegetables, finished with a tangy mustard glaze for a cozy, flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 pounds corned beef brisket (with spice packet)
  • 1 medium head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), quartered or cut into wedges
  • 4–5 medium carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 4–5 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 4 cups water or beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Peel and cut carrots into chunks, quarter the onion, and cut the cabbage into quarters or wedges. Set aside.
  2. Remove the brisket from packaging and rinse under cold water to wash off excess brine. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place carrots and onion at the bottom of the slow cooker, then place the brisket fat side up. Tuck in garlic cloves, bay leaves, and peppercorns around the meat.
  4. Pour 4 cups (1 liter) of water or beef broth over everything, ensuring the brisket is mostly submerged but not completely covered.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until the meat is fork-tender. Alternatively, cook on high for 4-5 hours, checking tenderness earlier.
  6. About 1 hour before the end of cooking, nestle the cabbage wedges into the slow cooker. Replace the lid and continue cooking until cabbage is tender but not mushy.
  7. While the slow cooker cooks, whisk together Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and melted butter in a small bowl.
  8. Carefully transfer the cooked brisket to an oven-safe dish. Brush the mustard glaze evenly over the meat.
  9. Place under a preheated broiler on high for 3-5 minutes, watching closely until glaze bubbles and caramelizes slightly.
  10. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve alongside the tender cabbage and carrots, spooning some cooking liquid over the plate for extra moisture.

Notes

Rinse the brisket before cooking to reduce saltiness. Add cabbage during the last hour to avoid overcooking. Watch the broiler carefully to prevent burning the glaze. You can substitute butter with olive oil for a lighter glaze. For a gluten-free version, verify corned beef and mustard labels. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: corned beef, slow cooker, cabbage, mustard glaze, comfort food, St. Patrick's Day, easy dinner, brisket, slow cooked

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